Facts
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
- Out of all Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, involving Ecstasy in combination with alcohol or other drugs, over 30% involved Ecstasy with one other drug, 15.0 percent involved two other drugs, 14.0 percent involved three other drugs, and 17.5 percent involved four or more other drugs.
- PCP's effects can vary from person to person and dose to dose, mainly because of significant variations in amount and composition of active compounds.
- Opiate withdrawal symptoms are stronger approximately 24-72 hours after they begin and generally dissipate within 7-10 days.
Men - Switz CityMen only drug rehab facilities are comparable to standard, co-ed rehab facilities except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery facilities are beneficial for men because they are able to participate with recovery in an atmosphere where they can feel free of judgment and having to maintain a tough exterior at all times. The reasons men become addicted to drugs or alcohol is typically different than women. The underlying issues that men struggle with when it comes to achieving and maintaining sobriety are also different than women. While attending a men only drug treatment program clients are counseled on these male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave the recovery program.